From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Design position report detailing the status of modifications for the Spectre and Wraith chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan149 | |
Date | 3rd April 1935 guessed | |
ITEM. (5) DESIGN POSITION. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS - CONTINUED:- Water excluders for revised R.R. front brakes, I.F.W.S. Completed. Distributor with Bentley contact fingers. Completed. Improved front ground clearance. In hand. rating Variable/front suspension adapted to unit construction shock damper. In hand. Gearbox:- casing modifications to take larger bearings for Cadillac 45° gears. In hand. Clutch operation modified on the lines of Wraith clutch. In hand. Modifications to gearbox actuation to suit 2" shorter gear change lever with horizontal hand brake. In hand. Permanent scheme for ball bearings for existing SpectreCodename for Phantom III gearbox gears. In hand. WRAITH CHASSIS. Rear wheel and brake drum. Completed. Front wheel and brake drum. In hand. Rear shock dampers and stabiliser. In hand. Gearbox:-mods. to reduce cost of manufacture. In hand. Rear axle tubes and driving shafts. Completed. | ||